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Edith Ann Meierhofer
Service Date:September 13th, 2011

Edith Ann Meierhofer Minonk- Edith Ann Meierhofer, 85, of Minonk, IL passed away at 10:25 am on Monday, September 12, 2011 at her residence in Minonk. She was born on August 10, 1926 in rural Minonk a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Timmerman Barth. She married Robert E. Meierhofer on August 11, 1946 in Minonk, IL. He passed away on January 25, 2003. Surviving are one daughter, Linda (Frank) Hamilton of Kewanee, IL; two sons, Scott (Ruth Ann) Meierhofer of Minonk, IL; Leo Meierhofer of Grand Chain, IL; one brother, Robert Barth of Metamora, IL; two sisters, Irma (Fred) Baker and Evelyn Milashoski both of Minonk, IL; two grandchildren, Leigh Parker and Jake Meierhofer; and two great grandchildren, Lia and Ethan Meierhofer. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter, Peggy Meierhofer. Edith was employed as a cashier at the Walmart in Pontiac and loved her many family and friends there. She was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Minonk. Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held at a later date. Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Minonk is assisting the family with their arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From:  Jerry Barth

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Jerry Barth and family

  • From:  Mary Moore

    I am so very sorry for your Loss!! I worked with Edith at the wal-mart in Pontiac ..(in lawn and garden)years ago! She was a Great Woman!! I will miss her!!

  • From:  Mike McKay

    Scott, Linda and Leo, So sorry to her about your mother. I really enjoyed visiting with her when ever I was at Walmart. Our prayers are with you.

  • From:  JANET HALL

    I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR MOM WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN,FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

  • From:  Pat Putnam

    Scott, Linda and Leo, I'm so sorry about your mom. She was such a great person. I so enjoyed the many visits I had with her at her home and at Wal-Mart. My husband, Jim, worked with her at Wal-Mart for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

  • From:  Bobbie Evans

    I am so saddened by your loss. I absolutely LOVED Edith! She came into City Hall every month to pay her water bill and I always enjoyed our little visits. She was a sweetheart and will be deeply missed.

  • From:  Joan & Kevin Glowacki

    Scott, RuthAnn, Linda and Leo, So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • From:  Nancy (Johnson)LoPiccalo

    My condolences on the loss of your mother. We were neighbors on Walnut St many years ago. I still remember getting ice cold chocolate milk in little cardboard containers out of the cooler in your backyard...with your mom's approval of course. Later on I was surprised to find her working at Walmart, but she loved it and would stop to visit every chance she had. She was an amazing woman I was honored to know.

  • From:  Nancy Lohr

    I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. God's blessings to her family at this time of great loss.

  • From:  Morgan (Ruestman) Koehler

    So sorry to hear about Edith. She was a wonderful neighbor. Every weekend when the kids and I would visit my Mom (Christie Ruestman), Cali would see Edith out sitting on her step and she would insist we go visit her since "that was the lady that gave me cookies and stickers". Cali adored Edith and we will definitely miss her across the street. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

  • From:  Kevin & Susan Flessner

    We live in Pontiac and always enjoyed talking to Edith while we were there. We actually would checkout at the garden center just to see her. She was alwyas so pleasant and friendly. Never got frustrated. We just loved her!!!! She wasa jewel! We were so surprised to see that she had passed. I'm sure she has a smile on her face right now and is looking down at all of us. It just wont be the same at Walmart the next time we visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

  • From:  Roger Holmes

    Leo-I was certainly sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I lost my mother five years ago so I know how hard it is. You and your family will be in my prayers. Call me if you would like some time: 309-287-5761. God Bless.

  • From:  Randy & Christie Ruestman

    Scott, Linda and Leo, My heart hurt when I heard about your Mom. She was a very special lady. There are several words to describe her, but the first to come to mind are ... KIND and CARING. She was always happy to share her homemade cookies and her beautiful blankets she crocheted for our two grandchildren. Cali (our Granddaughter, 16 months old) loved to go to Edith's house on the weekends and visit. Of course, the cookies and hugs were an added bonus. Instead of flowers at the cemetery, Cali and I will make sure Edith gets a cookie from time to time. I have no doubt that those "pearly gates" in heaven will be polished everyday and the flowers will be beautiful. They now get to enjoy our Edith as much as we did. We are very thankful we had the pleasure of knowing her and having her as our friend and neighbor. She is and will be a part of our family memories forever!!! Let the happy memories help you through these very sad times. Love, Christie (Ketchmark) Ruestman

  • From:  Joe Lewis

    I'm so sorry to hear of Ediths passing. She made trips to Walmart worth going. I have never met a more outgoing and friendly person that always made you smile. She was the reason we always used the lawn and garden door. She will be greatly missed. I'm sorry for the void your family must be dealing with. I will always smile when I think of her. God bless.

  • From:  Terry& Karyl Harris

    Scott & Ruth Ann, Sorry to read of your Mothers passing. She was such a pretty, kind lady. We pray that God and happy loving memories of her will help to heal your hearts now and the days to come. With heartfelt sympathy, Terry & Karyl Harris & Family